Kalidou Koulibaly – Senegal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Kalidou Koulibaly
Date of BirthJune 20, 1991 (age 35)
Place of BirthSaint-Dié-des-Vosges, France
Height / Weight195 / 89
PositionDefender
Current ClubAl-Hilal Saudi FC
73
Career
Appearances
5
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| King's Cup | 30 | 2 | 1 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Pro League | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| All Competitions | 73 | 5 | 6 |
21
Int'l
Caps
1
Int'l
Goals
Senegal International
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World Cup 2026
Group I →2026 tournament outlook
Kalidou Koulibaly will represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Senegal have been drawn in Group I alongside France, Norway, Iraq. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against France at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. As a defender, Koulibaly will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Senegal's best World Cup finish is Quarterfinals (2002). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Senegal at the 2026 World Cup
Kalidou Koulibaly is part of the Senegal squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Pape Thiaw, alongside M. Diaw, E. Diouf, I. Camara, and B. Dia among the key players.
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